We are Science and Religious Education specialist with with a combined 30 years of experience as middle managers both academic and pastoral. We have experience teaching Science, PSHE, PE, Humanities, Philosophy , Ethics, Psychology, Sociology. Lots of our resources are aimed at whole school whether they be AFL activities to Tutor Time resources.
We are Science and Religious Education specialist with with a combined 30 years of experience as middle managers both academic and pastoral. We have experience teaching Science, PSHE, PE, Humanities, Philosophy , Ethics, Psychology, Sociology. Lots of our resources are aimed at whole school whether they be AFL activities to Tutor Time resources.
Hinduism: The Trimurti
This is a fully resources 1 hour lesson with worksheets and a PPT and a link to a 3 minute YouTube video about the Trimurti
The Powerpoint (21Slides) and Worksheets (2vSheets ) includes: <br />
Bell Task<br />
Link to a YouTube<br />
Learning Placemat<br />
Comic Strip task<br />
Creative Mobile Phone task<br />
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Pupils must read the two extracts from the Gospels and identify which symbols appear in the Biblical accounts of the Nativity narrative and which have been added.
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Christmas: The Nativity Conveyor Belt
This is based on the Generation Game activity. Surrounding the first Christmas. Useful for Starter, Plenaries and mini AFL activities throughout the lesson-Pupils love this activity!
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This is a fully interactive Black History Month resource complete with 40 debate topics. Ranging from questions to statements.
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This is a 2 hour lesson on reincarnation within Hinduism.
Included in this resource is:
Workbook and PowerPoint
An information sheet on the Hindu belief
My reincarnation Symbol sheet
People & Their actions Worksheet
Goals for life Worksheet
Chilli Challenge sheet
Learning Journal Sheet
This resource can be:
Delivered within a classroom environment
Delivered as a home learning activity
Printed and used as a hard copy
Digitally completed as a PDF.
Please note that due to the nature of the PPT file, it is large. We recommend downloading in advance of the lesson. We have also included a smaller version of this PPT file with all images flattened for ease of use. The PPT is fully editable in its original form.
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Here is a selection of 8 of our 5* rated resources. Perfect if you are planning a unit on the topic of ethics.
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This is a ‘ Grab and Go ‘ two hour session on the Jewish Hanukkah The PPT is completely editable if you want to alter anything yourself. Also included is an evaluation task on celebrating festivals in the UK.
Included in this pack is…
Bell Task
Discussion Points
Clear Aims & Objectives
YouTube Link
Doodle Notes
Exam Style Questions
Peer Assessment
Internet Research Task
Letter Investigator Plenary
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This is a fully resourced two hour long lesson on the topic of puja within Hinduism. Pupils will have the opportunity to lable and colour their own puja tray and also create their own shrine from a cardboard boxes or a shoe box. It is suggested that you pre-warn pupils the lesson before so that they arrive with their items for creating their own shrine.
Included in this pack is:
Bell Task
YouTube Clip
Learning Placemat
Labelling Task
Information Sheet
Exam Style Question
Peer Assessment
Create a Shrine Kinesthetic Task
Emoji Minefield Plenary
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This is a 1 hour fully resourced ‘Grab & Go’ lesson on the topic of Christian funeral rites.
Included in this pack is:
PPT (30) & Workbooklet (8) consisting of…
Bell Taks
YouTube link
Learning Placemat
Comic Strip
Exam Style Questions,
Peer Assessment,
Opinion Line
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This is a two hour long ‘grab and go’ resource on the Gospels. Pupils will learn of the similarities and differences of the Gospels and then be tasked with creating an infographic on them.
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Pesach / Passover
This is a fully resources Grab and Go lesson based on the Jewish festival of Passover. PowerPoint=13 slides Work-booklet = 9 sheets
Included in this lesson:
Bell task based on a fundamental question surrounding this topic.
Starter: Hierarchy activity
Bell Task
Hierarchy Task
YouTube Clip
Information sheet
Questions
Research Homework
Interactive Plenary-Emoji Selector
Plenary: INTERACTIVE emoji Selector (worth £3)
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The Trimurti Hinduism
This is a fully resources 1 hour lesson with worksheets and a PPT and a link to a 3 minute YouTube video about the Trimurti
The Powerpoint (21Slides) and Worksheets (2vSheets ) includes: <br />
Bell Task<br />
Link to a YouTube<br />
Learning Placemat<br />
Comic Strip task<br />
Creative Mobile Phone task<br />
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Rites of Passage- Marriage
12 resource bundle!
This is a fully resourced bundle complete with one of our popular timers and interactive starter and plenary resources.
The pack contains:
Lesson 1: Journeys of Life: This is an introduction lesson to the unit of Journeys. It comprises of: Starter: Think, Pair, Share- Pupils have to think of special events in their life and that of a religious believer. Video clip: Life is a journey
individual Task: The journey of my life road map.
Rites of Passage within religions: There is a selection of worksheets in order for you to select three to six religions to discuss and a worksheet (differentiated) is provided for pupils to fill in.
Lesson 2: Christian Marriage & Wedding Ceremony…
This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Christian Marriage. PowerPoint: 20 Slides & Work Booklet: 7 pages It consists of: Diamond 9 activity-Reasons for Marriage. Thinking Skills- Purpose of Marriage Acrostic Poem. Exam Style Question on the purpose of marriage. Peer assessment activity on this question. A link to a video clip of an Anglican wedding ceremony and a low chart to fill in based on this video.
An interactive 5w plenary activity. Homework Activity: pupils have to ask 10 peers the question ‘Should people marry?’ and record their responses. Then create a pie chart on the results.
Lesson 3: Christian Marriage Service & BINGO game: Following on from our Christian Marriage lesson. This is the second lesson based on Christian wedding ceremony.
This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Christian Marriage-Activities differentiated for all abilities. PowerPoint: 22 Slides & Work Booklet: 11 pages. It consists of: Starter: 5W follow-on activity. Learning Map:Christian marriage ceremony &symbols
Significance of the church building and items
Diamond 9 activity-Reasons for Marriage. Revision mats and flashcards on significant aspects of Marriage-Important info that could be asked in an exam- that KS3/4 pupils should know. Homework Activity: Revision for short exam style test next lesson and create your own clothing for bride and groom. BONUS ITEM: Christian Marriage BINGO.
This is useful as a starter, plenary or an AFL task throughout the lesson. Based on Key words for Christian Marriage. Included with this resource is a pdf version of the bingo template. Perfect for cutting out and sticking in pupil’s books or laminating and using with dry wipe markers. There is an editable version of this on my page together with a generic Bingo PowerPoint-take a look!
Lesson 4: Christian Wedding Mystery Lesson: This is a mystery activity lesson on the benefits and challenges of Christian Marriage. This resource pack contains: A PPT (14 slides) and handouts (3 sheets -15 clue cards) . Included in this resource is our 5 minute 'Loading Timer complete with MUSIC. Pupils are tasked with sorting the clues and coming up with their own verdict as to why Laura ran away from her wedding.
Lesson 5: Hinduism-Arranged Marriages: This is an introductory lesson to marriages within the Hindu tradition. By the end of this lesson pupils will be able to discuss the benefits and challenges of arranged marriages. This resource pack contains: A PPT (24 slides) and handouts (4 sheets) . Activities include: Bell Task: Thinking Skills question. Starter Task: Design a profile age for your ideal partner.
Tasks: Think Pair Share on arranged Marriage. Pupils are introduced to the concept of arranged marriage within Hinduism. A task on divorce rates in various countries around the world and what significance these stats have in relation to arranged marriage. A sort task based on the possible advantages and disadvantages of arranged marriages.
A link to a youtube clip on arranged marriage. Pupils will then be split into pairs and one partner will have to write a persuasive speech on the benefits and the other the negatives of arranged marriage.Plenary (Exit task) : Pupils can be selected to deliver their speech.
Lesson 6: Hindu Wedding Ceremony: Included in this pack is a 2 minute timer with music! This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Hindu Marriage.PowerPoint: 18 Slides & Work Booklet: 11 pages. Starter: Give me 5 activity. Discussion on marriage within Hinduism. Information on the Hindu marriage ceremony. A fun activity that allows the pupils to ‘dress up’ the figures with the attire worn by the bride and groom at a wedding. Learning Map: Hindu marriage ceremony & symbols. The order of a Hindu marriage ceremony. Diamond Ranking activity on the promises made by the husband and wife. A literacy task on writing a letter about a wedding ceremony.
INCLUDED in this pack is our Writing a Formal Letter resource that is worth £3.
Lesson 7: Jewish Wedding Ceremony: This is a lesson on an Orthodox Jewish Marriage ceremony. This resource pack contains: A PPT (29 slides) and handouts (5 sheets) . Included in this resource is our multimedia 5W activity. Activities include: Bell Task: Thinking Skills question. Starter Task: 5Ws-Posing Questions. An activity that is to be completed in pairs to reinforce understanding of the key terms studied this lesson.
Link to YouTube video on an Orthodox ceremony.
Information sheet on the jewish wedding ceremony.
Learning mat on the Jewish ceremony.
Plenary (Exit task) : 5Ws-Answering Questions
Homework: Choose two questions that haven’t been answered during today’s lesson and research them.
Additional Resources…
Tale as old as Timer: An absolutely beautiful timer… This runs for approximately three minutes. Each rose petal falls from the rose every ten seconds. Included in this is a large version as a main visual in the lesson or a small icon at the lens hand corner of the slide. Copy this and paste it into any presentation!
Quick Notes: This resource has been invaluable in our teaching. The pack includes three performance related quick notes that you should have printed and cut out in preparation for handing to the children at the end of the school day or lesson. It is suitable for any year group and any subject.
There are three Quick Notes in total:
Praise
Improvement
Disappointed
Theses should be filled in with the relevant information about the child and handed to them at the end of the lesson/ school day. They are designed to be given to the pupil’s parents as an indication of their performance.
Teacher Feedback Sheet: For use when marking books as a summative feedback for pupils and parents.
Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet: An A-Z vocabulary booklet that is left blank for pupils to write specific vocabulary that they need to know. The majority of pages are dedicated to a letter. were as come letters (Y & Z, for example) share a page.
The booklet is 40 pages long, this will allow you to have it printed back to back in magazine form as either an A5 (printed on A4 paper) or A4 booklet (printed on A3 paper).
It is late on Christmas Eve and Santa is delivering the presents to Holly Close. Join Ivy the elf as she checks off the gifts being delivered. As he drops the gifts into each chimney take note to see if you can guess who lives there. Each character is connected with the Nativity story.
A really visual fun activity for all!!
Debate - Philosophical Questions P4C Debate starters.
This is a fully interactive PowerPoint. pupils are able to choose an icon, click on it and they are taken to a slide with a question relating to that icon. There is an arrow icon to click on to take you back to the main screen. There are 15 philosophical questions in total.
This PowerPoint is designed to be delivered during a 15-20 minute session just before the pupils enter the exam room. It has a few handy hints and tips for pupils to use, that it is hoped, will be fresh in their minds during the exam.
A presentation based on midnight mass and the advent calendar. Included in this is a worksheet to fill in based on how Christmas is celebrated in church.
Other resources that may be useful with this PPT can be found @…
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-the-order-of-service-11346715
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-symbols-match-them-up-11346695
Have a very merry Christmas!
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Christian Marriage & Wedding Ceremony
This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Christian Marriage. This takes pupils through the idea of marriage and what happens during a Christian marriage ceremony.
PowerPoint: 20 Slides & Work Booklet: 7 pages
It consists of:
Diamond 9 activity-Reasons for Marriage
Thinking Skills- Purpose of Marriage Acrostic Poem
Exam Style Question on the purpose of marriage
Peer assessment activity on this question.
A link to a video clip of an Anglican wedding ceremony and a low chart to fill in based on this video.
An interactive 5w plenary activity
Homework Activity: pupils have to ask 10 peers the question ‘Should people marry?’ and record their responses. Then create a pie chart on the results.